TROON, Scotland (AP) " Francesco Molinari of Italy has pulled out of the Olympics because of family reasons. Molinari posted the news on his Instagram account without mentioning any specifics for this withdrawal. Molinari says he is confident Manassero will do a "fantastic job" in his place. The sport is back in the Olympics for the first time since 1904. That brings to 20 the number of male golfers who have decided not to go to Rio de Janeiro.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 13, 2016 06:11 UTC